From Chains to Change
Down with OPP - 'Real talk about the New Orleans jail and 2021 sheriff's election'
Episode Summary
In this episode, Norris and Bruce take a deep dive into the notorious “OPP,” New Orleans’ jail that was rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina and under federal consent decree due to unconstitutional conditions, where Netflix show “Jailbirds” was filmed. Special guests include two formerly incarcerated women, a leading local jail activist, and a candidate for Sheriff in the Nov. 13 election
Episode Notes
- In this week's episode of From Chains to Change, our host and deputy director Bruce Reilly and Executive Director Norris Henderson chat with two formerly incarcerated women, Ivy Mathis, (Baton Rouge organizer) and Kisha Edwards (New Orleans reentry specialist) about the exploitation and trauma women experience while incarcerated, along with commentary on the Netflix propaganda series ”Jailbirds: New Orleans.”
- We also speak with Sade Dumas, with PAC for Justice and OPPRC, regarding the latest chapter in the ongoing saga of jail expansion.
- Finally, we sit down with our special guest, Susan Hutson, who’s running to become sheriff of Orleans Parish, a post no woman in Louisiana has ever held.